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Community Profiles Start with counties, towns, House districts, and Senate districts
Manchester Communities Search districts by towns represented
Community articles Lawmakers say state can’t afford $55 million for youth center abuse victims — for now
Community articles Ayotte vetoes transgender bathroom bill for third time
Community articles Who’s running to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate?

Representative Profiles

Jason Osborne R - NH House District ROC 2 Auburn, Candia, Deerfield Free Stater
F Grade

Bill Tracker Votes
HB1792: HB1792: Education Censorship and Classroom Lawsuit Act Vote: Pro-Classroom Censorship
HB155: HB155: Corporate Tax Cuts Vote: Pro-Corporate Tax Cuts
HB115: HB115: Universal Voucher System Vote: Anti-Public Education
Wendy Thomas D - NH House District HIL 12 Merrimack
A Grade

Bill Tracker Votes
HB1792: HB1792: Education Censorship and Classroom Lawsuit Act Vote: Anti-Classroom Censorship
HB155: HB155: Corporate Tax Cuts Vote: Opposes Corporate Tax Cuts
HB115: HB115: Universal Voucher System Vote: Pro-Public Education
Victoria Sullivan R - NH Senate District 18 Litchfield, Manchester-Ward 5, Manchester-Ward 6, Manchester-Ward 7, Manchester-Ward 8, Manchester-Ward 9 Free Stater
N/A Grade
Mark Warden R - NH House District HIL 39 Manchester Wards 6, 8, 9 Free Stater
F Grade

Bill Tracker Votes
HB1792: HB1792: Education Censorship and Classroom Lawsuit Act Vote: Pro-Classroom Censorship
HB155: HB155: Corporate Tax Cuts Vote: Pro-Corporate Tax Cuts
HB115: HB115: Universal Voucher System Vote: Anti-Public Education
Erin Kerwin D - NH House District HIL 40 Manchester Wards 1, 3, 10, 11, 12
A Grade

Bill Tracker Votes
HB1792: HB1792: Education Censorship and Classroom Lawsuit Act Vote: Anti-Classroom Censorship
HB155: HB155: Corporate Tax Cuts Vote: Opposes Corporate Tax Cuts
HB115: HB115: Universal Voucher System Vote: Pro-Public Education

Then: Track Bills and Votes

HB155: Corporate Tax Cuts HB 155 is a corporate tax cut that shifts costs onto everyday Granite Staters. While it is framed as a pro-business measure, its real impact is higher...
HB1792: Education Censorship and Classroom Lawsuit Act This bill prohibits public schools and teachers from teaching or affirming concepts related to critical race theory, LGBTQ+ identities, and certain id...
HB115: Universal Voucher System This bill expands or creates universal education vouchers (EFAs) redirecting public funds to private/alternative schooling.
HB699 Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/07/2025; Chapter 156; eff. 09/05/2025
SB272 Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 195-163 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 36

Finally: Read Community Updates

Lawmakers say state can’t afford $55 million for youth center abuse victims — for now Legislators gave the new head of the state’s Youth Development Center victim fund $20 million to resume settlements. They said more money may be available if state revenu...
Ayotte vetoes transgender bathroom bill for third time Ayotte vetoed nearly identical legislation twice already. Then-Gov. Chris Sununu had also vetoed similar legislation.
Who’s running to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate? New Hampshire gets two seats in the U.S. Senate, and one of those is up for election this year.
Who’s running for Congress in New Hampshire this year? New Hampshire gets two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and those positions are up for election every two years.
The GOP leader in the NH House announces run for Speaker With Rep.Sherman Packard choosing not to seek another term as House Speaker, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne announced he is running for the spot.